True Grit Ultra Challenge
Sat, 26 Sept
|Virginia Farm & Trails, Eston
True Grit Ultra Challenge takes over the rugged trails of Virginia Farm & Trails. With distances of 100km, 70km, 42km, 21km, 13km & 5km, this trail is built to challenge and reward in equal measure. https://www.truegrittrails.co.za/ultrachallenge
Time & Location
26 Sept 2026, 03:00 – 27 Sept 2026, 10:00
Virginia Farm & Trails, Eston, Ezimwini, Road, Eston, 3740, South Africa
About the event
Full event details of each course: https://www.truegrittrails.co.za/ultrachallenge
Registration opens at : 12h00 on Friday 25 September
Race will start at the following times on Saturday 26 September
100km starts at 04h00
70km starts at 05h00
42km starts at 06h00
21km starts at 07h00
13km starts at 07h30 and
5km starts at 08h00
NO ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 100KM, 70KM and 42KM RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER ON FRIDAY. NO REGISTRATIONS FOR THESE DISTANCES WILL BE ALLOWED ON RACE DAY.
Tickets Include
A full True Grit Trails experience packed with adventure:
Fully marked routes.
A highly efficient timing system (Accepted for Discovery points).
Race garment (Different depending on your distance)
Finisher medal for every participant.
Well-stocked aid stations & water points along the route.
Full medic and rescue team on standby.
Sweepers for every distance.
Rescue motorbike patrolling the course.
Prizes from our partners.
Vibrant race village with food, refreshments, and products from our partners for sale.
One free beer/soft drink.
Music and great vibes.
Extras available to order:
True Grit Ultra Challenge Shirt
Camping (ablutions available on-site).
Tickets
100km Ultra
Sale ends
01 Aug, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 100km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, 7 aid stations, 1 free pacer number, high-end technical race shirt, prizes from our partners, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, 2 nights self-camping accommodation, medical services, race village, hot showers, race photos, drop bag services.
R 2 450,00
70km Ultra
Sale ends
01 Aug, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 70km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, 6 aid stations, high-end technical race shirt, prizes from our partners, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, 2 nights self-camping accommodation, medical services, race village, hot showers, race photos, drop bag services.
R 1 750,00
42km Marathon
Sale ends
01 Aug, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 42km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, 4 aid stations, high-end technical race shirt, prizes from our partners, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, 1 nights self-camping accommodation, medical services, race village, hot showers, race photos, drop bag services.
R 1 250,00
21km
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 21km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, race socks, 2 aid stations, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, medical services, race village, hot showers, race photos.
R 450,00
13km
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 13km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, race socks, 1 aid stations, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, medical services, race village, hot showers, race photos.
R 350,00
5km
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59
Entry Includes: An unforgettable experience, 5km of trails and private land access, fully marked course, 2 aid stations, race buff, finisher medal, free beer/soft drink, medical services, race village, hot showers, race photos.
R 250,00
True Grit Ultra Shirt
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59
High-end technical shirt from Rabbit Heart. This is a general shirt designed for the event so that the shorter distances can have memorabilia from the event or if the marathon and ultra runners would like an extra shirt.
R 460,00
Friday Night Camping
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59
Entry for 100km and 70km includes a camping for 2 nights. Entry for 42km includes camping for 1 night. Any additional nights or persons will have to purchase their own camping ticket. You will have access to ablution facilities with hot showers. Please note: The true Grit Ultra Challenge does not provide camping equipment such as tents, chairs, or mattresses.
R 120,00
Saturday Night Camping
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59
Entry for 100km and 70km includes a camping for 2 nights. Entry for 42km includes camping for 1 night. Any additional nights or persons will have to purchase their own camping ticket. You will have access to ablution facilities with hot showers. Please note: The true Grit Ultra Challenge does not provide camping equipment such as tents, chairs, or mattresses.
R 120,00
True Grit Ultra Socks
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59
Running socks designed by Rabbit Heart. All 21km and 13km runners have this included in their entry. All other distances can add it as an additional cost to their entry if they would like socks to match their shirt or buff.
R 199,00
Total
R 0,00